[ES_JOBS_NET] Department Head Search at NCSU Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

The Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) at North
Carolina State University (NC State) invites applications for the position
of *Department Head*.


The appointment will be at the level of *tenured full professor*.



We seek an ambitious and innovative leader with a creative sustainable
vision for a multidisciplinary geoscience department at a large land-grant
university that has a broad campus-wide environment of exciting
environmental research and teaching.

Potential candidates must have strong organizational and leadership skills,
a distinguished record of research in the geosciences,  strong commitments
to diversity as well as graduate and undergraduate education, and a broad
understanding of geosciences (marine, earth, and/or atmospheric).  A PhD in
a relevant discipline and research experience in geosciences is required.
Prior successful administrative or programmatic leadership experience is
expected.

The successful applicant will be an advocate for the research and teaching
missions of the department, will work to grow productive collaborations
with groups both on campus and off, and will focus on achieving department
goals with outstanding quality.

Located in the College of Sciences at NC State, MEAS is one of the largest
multidisciplinary geoscience departments in the nation. MEAS is one of six
NC State departments with a presence at the NC State Center for Marine
Sciences and Technology (CMAST), a coastal and marine science research
facility located on Bogue Sound in Morehead City, NC (
http://www.cmast.ncsu.edu). MEAS faculty also participate in the recently
established Center for Geospatial Analytics http://geospatial.ncsu.edu).
Additional information about MEAS and its facilities can be found at
http://www.meas.ncsu.edu.

Review of applications will begin on *November 15, 2018*; the position will
remain open until filled. Applications must be submitted online at
*https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/107540
<https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/107540>* (position number 00001300), and
must include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, contact information for
references and  individual statements of leadership, teaching, research and
commitment to diversity.

Founded in 1887, NC State is a land-grant institution distinguished by its
exceptional quality of research, teaching, extension, and public service.
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, NC State is the largest university in
North Carolina, with more than 34,000 students and 8,000 faculty and staff.
National rankings consistently rate Raleigh and its surrounding region
among the five best places in the country to live and work, with a highly
educated workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of living, and a
welcoming environment. A collaborative, supportive environment for business
and innovation and research collaborations with area universities and the
Research Triangle Park are compelling reasons for relocation to the area.

*AA/EOE. NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.  *

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,
age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with
a disability, or status as a protected veteran.  Individuals with
disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application
and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.   *
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